Distracted driving accidents have increased from 35,546 in 2006 to 49,833 in 2010, despite news stories on the dangers of texting and driving. New York State responded with the enforcement of stricter distracted driving laws against hand-held cell phone use as early as 2001. With the rise of deaths in 2010, New York changed the…
Read MoreAlthough roadways can provide an efficient and fast way for you to get from Point A to Point B, the fact of the matter is that driving is no easy feat, particularly when you live in a major metropolis like New York City. From crazy cab drivers to incessant flows of pedestrian traffic, life in…
Read MoreUltimately, every time you make the decision to walk rather than drive through the city or a suburban area, you are putting yourself at risk for a pedestrian accident. Still, you might be asking, what is the specific risk you will face when you wander from one sidewalk to the next? Obviously, cities have designed…
Read MoreFor most Americans in this day and age, automobile accidents are an unavoidable reality. Even the smallest car accident can have lasting physical effects. Every year, Americans spend over 1 million days in the hospital because of car crash injuries. In 2012 alone, car crash injuries totaled $18 billion in lifetime medical costs. If you…
Read MoreUnless you have a lawyer in your family, whether a spouse or a child, the chances are slim that you like to dive into legal matters at the drop of a hat. However, once people do take part in legal matters, this action usually comes on the heels of a tragic or dangerous moment in…
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